Wiener, Chan Clash Over AI Regulation, Back Penalties for Anthropic, OpenAI

Key Takeaways

• Wiener and Chan debated AI policy on Oct. 13, 2026, agreeing that Anthropic and OpenAI should face penalties for hacking incidents.
• Public First Action, linked to Anthropic, donated $3.5 million to a pro-Wiener PAC, though Anthropic said the PAC money did not come from them.
• Fish Audio launched Drama 3, a 35 billion parameter text-to-speech model with a Mixture of Experts design and 16-speaker handling.
• Omdia found 80 percent of AI contracts put network resilience outside the provider's responsibility across 35 providers in 20 countries.
• Uniti Solutions launched an AI Security managed service powered by Cato Networks to protect business AI interactions.
• Datavault AI appointed Jeffrey Tirman to its Board of Directors effective Oct. 12, 2026, bringing 35 years of investment management experience.
• Ireland ranks fourth globally for AI engineering talent and first in Europe for AI adoption, per the IDA Ireland, Microsoft and LinkedIn report.
• Nvidia CEO Huang said AI agents need secure containers and announced $2 billion in new European investments.
• JPMorgan CEO Dimon rejected unvetted outside AI agents, following a 2025 dispute with Plaid and Amazon blocking Meta's Muse agent.
• The IMF warned of three AI bubble risks: inflated valuations, rising debt and growing financial market connections that could spread crisis.

Wiener and Chan clash over AI regulation in final debate

State Sen. Scott Wiener and Supervisor Connie Chan debated AI policy at the Sydney Goldstein Theater on Oct. 13, 2026. Wiener said he was the first U.S. lawmaker to introduce an AI regulation bill. Chan questioned whether AI-backed funding influenced Wiener. Both agreed that AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI should face penalties for hacking incidents. The debate was the last one before Election Day.

AI group gives $3.5 million to support Scott Wiener's campaign

Public First Action, linked to AI company Anthropic, donated $3.5 million to a pro-Wiener PAC. The donations were $1 million in August and $2 million in September 2026. Anthropic gave $40 million to Public First Action but said none of the political PAC money came from them. Wiener's opponent Connie Chan criticized the funding. Both candidates agreed on the need for AI safety rules.

Fish Audio launches Drama 3 open-weight text-to-speech model

Fish Audio released Drama 3, a 35 billion parameter text-to-speech model. It uses a Mixture of Experts design with about 3 billion active parameters. The model can handle 16 speakers per request and understands plain-language acting directions. It scores 93.2 percent on pronunciation robustness tests. Self-hosting requires a GPU with at least 48 GB of memory. The API costs $50 per million characters, with a $10 launch price until Nov. 12, 2026.

Omdia finds most AI contracts lack network reliability guarantees

Omdia studied 35 AI providers across 20 countries. The research found that 80 percent of contracts put network resilience outside the provider's responsibility. About 28 percent of providers offered no proof of sovereignty. Two thirds limited compensation to service credits. US-based providers generally offered better transparency than local providers. Omdia recommended that providers publish separate agreements for connectivity and AI services.

Uniti Solutions launches AI Security managed service

Uniti Solutions introduced a new AI Security managed service powered by Cato Networks. The service protects business AI interactions including homegrown apps, third-party AI use and autonomous agents. It works as an add-on to the Cato-powered Managed SASE solution. The service gives real-time visibility into AI activity and helps detect threats. It is designed to fit into existing security setups.

Datavault AI names Jeffrey Tirman to its Board of Directors

Datavault AI appointed Jeffrey Tirman to its Board of Directors effective October 12, 2026. Tirman was designated by NYIAX as part of Datavault AI's acquisition of the company. He brings over 35 years of experience in investment management and corporate restructuring. Tirman is also CEO of Elan d.o.o. and founder of Abri Capital Ltd.

Ireland ranks fourth globally for AI engineering talent

Ireland ranks fourth worldwide for AI engineering talent concentration and first in Europe for AI adoption, according to the Labour Market Pulse report by IDA Ireland, Microsoft and LinkedIn. About 1.31 percent of LinkedIn members in Ireland are classified as AI engineering talent. Employment in Ireland reached 2.84 million in Q2 2026. The report notes some concerns about declining entry-level hiring in AI-augmented occupations.

Nvidia CEO Huang says society should not accept AI cyber incidents

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said society should not tolerate any AI cybersecurity incidents and that people who believe AI could end civilization should stop working on it. He spoke to Fortune during a European tour that started in Paris. Huang said Nvidia will announce 2 billion dollars in new European investments. He also said AI agents need to be isolated in secure containers, similar to how web browsers protect computers.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon rejects unapproved AI agents at the bank

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank will not allow unvetted outside AI agents into its systems. This follows JPMorgan's 2025 dispute with Plaid, where only 13 percent of data requests came from actual customer transactions. Amazon also blocked Meta's Muse agent from its marketplace in September. JPMorgan said it already uses AI agents internally and plans customer-facing versions while building tools to protect customers from rogue agents.

IMF warns of three risks from the AI investment bubble

The International Monetary Fund warned that an AI bubble could threaten the global economy. It identified three main risks: inflated valuations of AI companies, rising debt used to fund AI projects, and growing connections between financial markets that could spread any crisis. The IMF still recognizes AI's potential to boost productivity but urges caution. The warnings draw comparisons to the dot-com bubble at the start of the 2000s.

Sources

• Scott Wiener, Connie Chan spar over AI at debate
• AI group pours millions into race for Pelosi’s seat. Its pick: Scott Wiener
• Fish Audio Releases Drama 3, a 35B Open-Weight MoE Text-to-Speech Model
• Eight in 10 AI contracts put network reliability outside providers’ control or responsibility.
• Uniti Solutions launches new AI Security managed service
• Datavault AI Appoints Shareholder and Investment Executive Jeffrey Tirman to the Board of Directors
• Ireland Ranks Fourth Globally for AI Talent
• Nvidia CEO Huang says society shouldn’t tolerate AI cyber incidents, says AI doomers “ought to stop working on” the technology
• Jamie Dimon Slams the Door on Rogue AI Agents
• International warning: IMF identifies 3 risks threatening the world due to the artificial intelligence bubble